UPSC Mains 2013 · GS IV · Q6(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

Given below are three quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context : “Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”—*Abraham Lincoln*

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तीन महान नैतिक विचारकों/दार्शनिकों के अवतरण नीचे दिए गए हैं। आपके लिए प्रत्येक अवतरण का वर्तमान संदर्भ में क्या महत्त्व है, स्पष्ट कीजिए : “लगभग सभी लोग विपत्ति का सामना कर सकते हैं पर यदि किसी के चरित्र का परीक्षण करना है, तो उसे शक्ति/अधिकार दे दो।”—*अब्राहम लिंकन*

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein”

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  • Success is sense of satisfaction which one individual, society, country, world experiences when a set of goals is achieved. Eg → Topping an exam.
  • Values are moral standards which shows preferences Eg → I value hardwork over smart work When Einstein says we should try to become man of values and not man of success, he meant :- (1) Success is the end product. It does not question how that success has been achieved. People can cheat in exam to score well and achieve success. (2) Success is temporary Values stays with us → One may aspire for something else when he gets/achieve success in a thing.
  • Values that we learnt over time becomes part of our personality. (3) Good values are means to achieve success.

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Success is not only what we commonly observable but also at mind level A person of value can only achieve success internally.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2013, General Studies Paper IV, Q6(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.